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Buchanan vs Stockrington

The verdict

Stockrington is more affordable, with a median house price of $740K versus $863K in Buchanan. Buchanan rates higher for transport (15 vs 0). Stockrington rates higher for education (48 vs 43). Stockrington is closer to the coast (18.4 km vs 24.5 km).

Scores

BuchananStockrington
BuchananStockrington
Overall2622
Transport150
Education4348
Liveability2222

Overall is based on transport, liveability & education — the metrics available at consistent quality nationwide. Residential safety is compared separately below.

Demographics

BuchananStockrington
Population21292
Median age3837
Median household income (wk)$2,028$1,958
Bachelor degree or higher27.7%31.7%
Born in Australia87.7%93.5%
Avg household size33.2

Growth: Buchanan High Growth · Stockrington High Growth

Property

BuchananStockrington
Median house price$863K$740K
Median unit priceData not availableData not available
House price YoYData not availableData not available
Median rent — house (wk)$630$660
Rental yield (house)Data not availableData not available
Days on market (house)Data not availableData not available

Median price history

Safety

BuchananStockrington
Residential safety score
Break & enter dwelling /100k4720
Motor vehicle theft /100k5,6600
Domestic assault /100k9432,174
Total incidents /100k (all)29,7179,783

Total incidents over time

Schools

BuchananStockrington
Total schools00
Government00
Independent00
Average ICSEAData not availableData not available

See the full school list on each profile: Buchanan · Stockrington

Transport

BuchananStockrington
Transport score150
Train stations00
Bus stops40
Light rail stops00
Ferry wharves00
CBD commute (min)Data not availableData not available
Nearest train station (km)9.8 km9.7 km

Liveability

BuchananStockrington
Summer max temp27.5°C27.5°C
Winter max temp18.0°C18.0°C
Annual rainfall (mm)1,1001,100
Supermarkets00
Cafes & restaurants00
Parks00
PlaygroundsData not availableData not available
Swimming pools1Data not available
Medical GPs00
Distance to coast (km)24.5 km18.4 km
Distance to CBD (km)120.4 km117.5 km
Nearest beach (km)Data not availableData not available
Nearest hospital (km)6.4 km11.0 km

Population & growth

BuchananStockrington
Population (2021)21292
Estimated 2025231100
Projected 2041286124
Annual growth rate2.17%2.11%

Common questions

Which is more affordable, Buchanan or Stockrington?

Stockrington is more affordable, with a median house price of $740K versus $863K.

Which has better public transport, Buchanan or Stockrington?

Buchanan has the higher transport score (Buchanan 15/100 vs Stockrington 0/100).

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Data sources

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